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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 65.44 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 65.44 and 28.52 is: 42.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 65.44 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/65.44 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 65.44 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 1,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.35/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.69

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